- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennesaw, GA
Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129002153
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Harrison High School held near 2,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 112.6 → 112.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 130129002153 · Kennesaw, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,224 enr · 19.9:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Harrison High School held near 2,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE held 112.6 → 112.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Harrison High School
2,224 students
What this shows Harrison High School reports 2,224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison High School compares
Harrison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 88% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,224 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,224
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Harrison High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Kennesaw
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison High School
How many students attend Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has 2,224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,121 (2022-23) → 2,170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 19.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison High School?
7.3% of students at Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison High School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison High School rank among high schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Kennesaw, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Harrison High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.